Universität Wien

040007 KU Investments (MA) (2024W)

8.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 4 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 50 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 01.10. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 08.10. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 15.10. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 22.10. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 29.10. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 05.11. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 12.11. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 19.11. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 26.11. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 03.12. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 10.12. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 17.12. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 07.01. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 14.01. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 21.01. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 28.01. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The objective of this course is to undertake a rigorous study of the theory and empirical evidence relevant to investment management. The course will introduce you to the characteristics of various financial securities and discuss the risks and rewards associated with them. Topics covered include optimal portfolio selection and asset allocation, the theory of asset pricing models, market efficiency, behavioral finance, the mutual fund and hedge fund industry, as well as techniques for evaluating investment management performance. Much of the course is devoted to common stocks, but other investments will be included. The course does not cover individual security selection and valuation.

For more information, please refer to the course syllabus at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-7I0rKvetHtzsOYr3zUKhRcVqqueF5yZ/view?usp=sharing

Assessment and permitted materials

Grades for this course will be based on a written exam (45%), problem sets (20%), a money management game (20%), and class participation (15%). The exam will be given in class on January 14, 2025. Class attendance is mandatory and is a prerequisite for taking the exam.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

To pass the course, you need to achieve an aggregate score of at least 50%.

Examination topics

All topics covered in class. (Please see the course syllabus.)

Reading list

Zvi BODIE, Alex KANE, and Alan J. MARCUS, 2024, Investments, 13th edition, McGraw-Hill.

Association in the course directory

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